ClovisMan's Primal Journal

Week 1 results:
Start: 241.2
End: 234.0
Change: -7.2

I spent the first week trying to get accustomed to the diet, I also had to kick a severe Diet Coke addiction. I gotta say those first 3 days were rough, it was truly withdrawal. After only a week, I no longer crave sodas, but I actually cringe when I see them knowing the hold they had on me.

I did cheat a little this week. I had some corn tortilla chips because my wife's salsa is to die for. I'm thinking of making bacon chips. Bacon Chips and Salsa...I think I might be able to sell that!

I did not introduce any PT during this first week since I was battling other issues. I do plan on starting an exercise routine this week. It will have to be all cardio starting out as all I have is a treadmill, mountain bike, and tennis shoes. I'm thinking 45 minutes day doing one of the 3. Currently scowering craigslist for an affordable set of machine weights or a Bowflex so I can add lifting to my routine.

 

Been doing the primal thing myself. As far as the salsa, of course don't go crazy with it but some all natural pork rinds and salsa are fantastic.

 

Pork Rinds!! Genius!

 

People underestimate the level of addiction you can get from sodas. I see little kids chugging them one after the other and just cringe, because I been there many years ago, 3+ liter a day habit, and it's one ugly monkey to shake off your back. Congrats on doing it.

 

Week 2 Results:
Start 234.0
End: 232.4
Change: -1.6
Total Change: -8.8

Dropped another pound and a half. Started working out and tried to jump in head first. Turns out I am not as young as I was 10 years ago. I rode the bike and lifted heavy things and it hurt, lol. Will continue the same routine until it doesn't work anymore. I will be happy dropping a 1.5 pounds a week while also gaining muscle mass.

I haven't really set a goal so I will set one now. I want to be at or around 190. Too ambitious?

 

Week 3 Results:
Start: 232.4
End: 232.8
Change: +.4
Total Change: -8.4

I am heavier this Monday as compared to last Monday. Weird thing is, I made it to the last hole in the belt and I'm going to have to punch new holes. I'm blaming the Super Bowl food. There was A LOT of cheating! I'm still soda-free though! I'm going to step-up my workouts to resemble others from this forum and from the Primal Blueprint Book.

 

Good to read your progress. Grok on!

 

Week 4 Results:
Start: 232.8 lbs
End: 229.4 lbs
Change: -3.4 lbs
Total Change: -11.8 lbs

Okay, I have started moving in the right direction with weight loss and now I am in the 220's!!! Yea, haven't seen those since my late twenties. Moved lots of heavy things over the last few days building a chicken brooder and starting my 8x12 chicken coop. Lots of physical activity and today my muscles are screaming. Next milestone....219!